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President’s Page: Thank You for Your Feedback on Bright MLS Off-MLS Policy
October 28, 2019
On October 3rd, we shared with you in our weekly newsletter that the National Association of REALTORS® was seeking input from members requiring brokers to share listings with other brokers in the MLS. On October 16th, we received official notification that Bright MLS announced a new policy requiring agents to submit a listing within 1 business […]
Use Your Voice and Cast Your Vote in the 11/5 Elections
October 25, 2019
Did you know that almost 70% of REALTORS® in Loudoun County voted in the 2018 elections? Imagine the impact in Loudoun County if 100% of REALTORS® voted in the November 5th elections. Use Your Voice and Cast Your Vote! The General Election will be held in Loudoun County on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. On the […]
Let Us Know How the New Bright Off-MLS Policy Impacts Your Business
October 19, 2019
Bright MLS announced a new policy on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 that requires submitting a listing within 1 business day of marketing to the public effective Wednesday, October 16th, 2019. FAQs can be found here. A fine of $5,000 will be imposed on Sunday, December 1st, 2019 for non-compliance. They also provided additional clarification via […]
Joint Study Confirms Relationship Between Real Estate Values, Public Transportation
October 17, 2019
Neighborhoods located within a half mile of public transit services outperformed those farther from public transit based on a number of factors, according to a report recently released by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the American Public Transportation Association. The report is timely as our region prepares to welcome the opening of the Silver […]
Welcome Wendy Abel, DAAR Temporary Member Services Assistant!
October 17, 2019
We are pleased to announce that Wendy Abel is the new temporary Member Services Assistant effective Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 while Connie Randolph is out on maternity leave until January 2020. Her primary responsibilities will include providing member service support, key and key box administration and managing association inquiries. Wendy comes to us with extensive […]
September 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: 10-year Record Highs for September Sales
October 15, 2019
Overview Loudoun County’s year over year September median sales prices increased for an eighth year in a row, up 2.1% since last September. The end-month Loudoun County median homes sales price of $495,000 reflects a new 10-year record high. Closed sales across Loudoun County in September totaled 539, a 10-year record high, increasing over the […]
DAAR Members Give Back!-Over $1,650 Donated to Local Charity
October 15, 2019
Over 40 REALTORS® and guests gathered on Thursday, October 10th at Bungalow Alehouse in Ashburn, VA for DAAR’s Pool & Pints and Silent Auction. The networking event was held to raise money in support of Mobile Hope Loudoun, a local charity in Loudoun County. Auction items were donated by area businesses and were procured by […]
New to Bright MLS or Need a Refresher? Register for Training on Thursday, 10/24!
October 14, 2019
Are you relatively new to Bright or need a refresher? Please take time to join us for Bright Orientation, 10-11AM, Intro to Bright MLS, 11-12:30AM and Managing Listings and Sellers from 1:30-3:30PM at DAAR, 21720 Red Rum Drive, #177, Ashburn, VA. Topics covered include setting up an account for branding and client preferences, how to […]
Window to the Law: Flood Insurance & Disclosures: What You Need to Know Now
October 10, 2019
Flood-related disclosures can generate a deluge of legal and ethical questions. What needs to be disclosed? How should you advise your sellers? What should you tell buyers about flood risk and flood insurance? Check out the latest Window to the Law video from NAR Associate Counsel Deanne Rymarowicz who answers these questions and more. Click […]
IRS Improves Deduction Safe Harbor for Mixed-Use CRE
October 10, 2019
The Internal Revenue Service this week released final guidance regarding a safe harbor to help owners of real estate enterprises determine whether they qualify for the new 20% deduction for “qualified business income.” While the safe harbor is largely unchanged in most aspects, it does ease the requirements for owners of mixed-use real estate (commercial […]